Synopsis
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
New Line Cinema
Based on
Wag the Dog: A Novel
Awards
Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
Setting
Washington, D.C.
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1998 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1998 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1998 generic
- National Board of Review 1997 generic
Titles
| Original title | Wag the Dog | |
| Québec French title | Des hommes d'influence | |
| Alternate title | Bite the Bullet |
Soundtracks
| CD | Wag The Dog - Mark Knopfler (1997) | 3 releases, 1997-1998: Mercury, Vertigo |
| CD | Wag The Dog (Music From The Motion Picture) - Mark Knopfler (1998) | 17 releases, 1998: Mercury, Universal, Vertigo |
| Cassette | Wag The Dog (Music From The Motion Picture) - Mark Knopfler (1998) | 7 releases, 1998: Mercury, PolyGram, Vertigo |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
